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“Sad to lose such a great guy. He will be missed by all that knew him.
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1 of 11 | Posted by: Gary Kooken - COLUMBUS, SC

“So sad that you were taken so soon. Know that you will live on in my memories , my only regret is that there were not more..
RIP
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2 of 11 | Posted by: Michelle Young Carlson - MN

“Such a wonderful and kind man- Bear made everyone his friend. I will miss our great conversations over a beer and Jim Beam and coke. Rest in Peace...Read More »
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3 of 11 | Posted by: Nancy Marsh - Stow, OH - friend

“I am a vendor who had to deal with Greg many times during my visits to the store. He was always so kind and helpful. I will miss his smiling face and...Read More »
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4 of 11 | Posted by: Charlene Georges - OH

“What a great guy! A true friend, very funny,warm and very dear to my heart.
He will truly be missed.
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5 of 11 | Posted by: Mary jo whited - Stow, OH

“Very very nice man, always happy, always had a good story to tell. He always had a sport fact that would amaze the crowd.
He was the kind of guy that...Read More »
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6 of 11 | Posted by: Don Schultz - Cuyahoga Falls, OH

“So sorry for everyone's loss. Greg will have left a great story and a smile with everyone who knows him, and we're all better people for it.
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7 of 11 | Posted by: Mitch Denham - Alliance, OH

“A wonderful person who had the ability to make me laugh! He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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8 of 11 | Posted by: Johanna Shafer - Canton, OH

“Was a great person. Enjoyed working with him at Sears and receiving his emails.
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9 of 11 | Posted by: Allan Brown - Tampa, FL

GregoryLeeYoung, age 61, resident of Stow, Ohio and former Shelby resident died unexpectedly Friday, December 7, 2012 at his home.

Born March 28, 1951 in Shelby he was the son of the late Victor and Margaret (Hertzer) Young. A 1969 graduate of Shelby High School, Greg attended Kent State University receiving his bachelor's degree and was a member of the Kent State football team. He was currently employed as assistant manager of Sears in North Canton.

Greg was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Elks. He was an avid sports fan, particularly football, which he played from childhood through college. He also enjoyed golf, and was a member of the Shelby Country Club for many years. He had a work ethic equaled only by his devotion to his family and friends, of whom there are too many to count. Most known for his outgoing and friendly personality, Greg easily made friends and inspired others during his life. More than anything else, he was an exemplary husband to his wife, Mary Beth, who pre-deceased him on December 10, 2011, and a father. If you were to ask him, he would say that his family was his greatest legacy.

He is survived by his daughter, Theresa (Adam) Schultz, of Morrisville, North Carolina, his grandson, Connor Schultz born December 4, 2012; one sister, Sue (Raymond) Alt of Bucyrus; one brother, David (Jean) Young; his mother-in-law, Virginia Smith, and sister-in-law, Anna Miller, both of North Canton, Ohio, in addition to his extended family of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews throughout the country. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Marklin "Mark" Smith.

A memorial service will be celebrated 1:00 pm Friday, December 14, 2012 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 5742 State Route 61 South, Shelby, OH, 44875 with Father Michael A. Geiger officiating. Memorial expressions may be made in Greg's memory to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034 or a charity of your choice.

Such a wonderful and kind man- Bear made everyone his friend. I will miss our great conversations over a beer and Jim Beam and coke. Rest in Peace Bear Bear- you are already missed beyond words.

Posted by: Nancy Marsh - Stow, OH - friend Dec 12, 2012

I am a vendor who had to deal with Greg many times during my visits to the store. He was always so kind and helpful. I will miss his smiling face and his dynamic personality. May his memory be eternal.

Posted by: Charlene Georges - OH Dec 12, 2012

What a great guy! A true friend, very funny,warm and very dear to my heart.
He will truly be missed.

Posted by: Mary jo whited - Stow, OH - Friend Dec 12, 2012

Very very nice man, always happy, always had a good story to tell. He always had a sport fact that would amaze the crowd.
He was the kind of guy that, when he walked into a crowded room he would know half the people within a couple of hours.